Allie & Nel, Part 3

Question 1

1. Hey, long time, no see.

Answer 1

1. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.

Question 2

2. That’s what former co-workers do, right?

Answer 2

2. Friends.

Question 3

3. Sure. Why am I here, Nel?

Answer 3

3. I…I wanted to apologize.

Question 4

4. For what?

Answer 4

4. When I told you I didn’t want to work together anymore, I said some things I didn’t mean.

Question 5

5. That’s ancient history. It’s been years. We’ve both moved on, haven’t we?

Answer 5

5. I guess. I mean, I have no idea what’s been going on with you since then. How have you been doing?

Question 6

6. Fine.

Answer 6

6. No, really. I want to know.

Question 7

7. I said fine. I’ve been doing fine.

Answer 7

7. Okay…well, I can tell you how I’m doing. I’ve been seeing someone, like dating. Actually, we got engaged a few weeks ago. Bet you never thought you’d hear me say that, right? It’s all because of what you said to me that day, about thinking more long-term.

Question 8

8. I was just doing my job.

Answer 8

8. You were doing so much more than that. And I didn’t appreciate it at the time, I fought back with you about everything you said, but your words meant a lot, and I wouldn’t be where I am without you. So, thank you.

Question 9

9. What is this? Are you just on some noble quest to clear your conscience before you get married?

Answer 9

9. What?!

Question 10

10. Look, I don’t know what happened that day, but it felt like I lost my best friend. You really hurt me…brag about how awesome your life is and move on?

Answer 10

10. No, that’s not it at all, I know it was a big deal, I was wrong, about everything, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve replayed that argument in my head, over and over, I was being so selfish and stubborn, and thought I could do everything on my own but you were just looking out for me, like you always do, I took that for granted, I know I hurt you and I’m truly sorry.

Question 11

11. Okay, thank you, I really do appreciate it.

Answer 11

11. I still want to know.

Question 12

12. Know what?

Answer 12

12. How you’ve been doing!

Question 13

13. After we split, I didn’t feel good about the work I was doing anymore. And trying to be practical…wasn’t getting me anywhere. …and followed my gut instead.

Answer 13

13. Did you quit management?

Question 14

14. Yeah, I left the label…making a difference, a good one.

Answer 14

14. That sounds incredible! I’m really happy for you.

Question 15

15. Thanks…I’m sorry too…some of the things I said that day were so out of line.

Answer 15

15. It’s really ok. I was being such a brat.

Question 16

I saw so much of myself in you…scared me.

Answer 16

What do you mean?